§ 13-936
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§13–936.
(a)In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:
(1)Is a model year of 1999 or earlier;
(2)Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer’s original design; and
(3)Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.
(b)In this section, “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.
(c)If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.
(d)Except as provided in subsection
(i)of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:
(1)On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and
(2)On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50.
(e)In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:
(1)Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and occasional transportation; and
(2)Will not be used:
(i)For general daily transportation;
(ii)Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;
(iii)For employment;
(iv)For transportation to and from employment or school; or
(v)For commercial purposes.
(f)Except as provided in § 13–936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.
(g)Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.
(1)A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections.
(2)A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.
(1)For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.
(2)Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.